Eternal Love

Chapter 34

The vampires finished up cleaning the mess once the vampires were locked up on the dungeon. Maruta was in her room as she trembled a bit and stared at her hand
Great...Arisu is back
Maruta entered inside and met up with two other older vampires
"This is chaos..." The woman said
"Why are you here?" Jinah asked as she glared at them
"We had to... especially since we heard what happened to Matsuri" Her father said
"...you two said you had enough and left. Now all the sudden you're back for what? Matsuri?" Jinah asked
"We had to. Because you've been a failure from the very beginning. Sleeping with the Queens and playing with mortals. Ridiculous" Her mother said
"And it seems we have a demon..." The man said as he turned to look at Maruta. Maruta kneeled down with her head down
"My name is Maruta Kayo. A demon from the Shadow Clan. I think you've heard a few stories about my father...the King of all Shadows" Maruta said and stood back up
"That's right. Your kind have been slaughtered by a few mortals...when they discovered magic" The man said
"That's right..." Maruta said
"What business do you have here?" The woman said. Maruta stood in place and sighed
"...I was sent to kill the next heir...of the Taniguchi Kingdom" Maruta said as she looked down
"EH?!" The group exclaimed
"Wh-what?" Mitsuko asked as she looked surprised
"I'm sorry Micchan...for keeping this a secret but...yes. I was sent to kill you...and I hid in the village. I was disguised as a mortal using my magic. Once I met you...I...tried to harm you. Luckily...you had a strong border around you that kept my dark magic from getting to you. At first I didn't know what was going on or how my magic didn't work on you. After you told me your story about Matsuri...that's when I started doing research and realized...she wasn't just an ordinary vampire. Her magic was protecting you from any harm..." Maruta said
"...why did you stay?" Mitsuko asked
"After meeting you and learning more about the mortals...I started to enjoy living in this place. I realized that we weren't so different from mortals. I decided to abandoned my family and throne along with a few of my comrades. Forgive me Micchan...I should've told you sooner. I promise I changed...and I am on your side. I will serve you since you saved me...and rescued me from a cruel life" Maruta said as she bowed down. Mitsuko walked up to her and hugged her
"Apology accepted" Mitsuko said and smiled softly. Maruta smiled and nodded
"Thank you Micchan" Maruta said and Harumin pushed her aside
"Yeah and what about me?" Harumin asked as she hugged Maruta
"Sorry Harumin for not saying anything. I promise there won't be no more secrets between us from now on" Maruta said as she held her hand and kissed it softly
"I love you so much" Harumin said as she leaned in and kissed her
"Mama! I am a demon too!" Kiyoko said as she smiled
"Can I be a demon too?" Koharu asked
"I'm not sure how this works. I thought you two were just humans but...it seems the power decided to go to Kiyoko" Maruta said as she kneeled down and hugged them closely
"I'm glad you two are safe. And don't worry Kiyoko... I'll teach you a few things okay?" Maruta said
"Okay!" Kiyoko said as she smiled brightly. Jinah looked up and the doors opened as the two Mizusawas stepped inside
"We're back" Juhin said as he smiled brightly and Nitski stood behind him wearing a nervous expression. Nitski looked up and walked up to her aunt before kneeling down
"Forgive me Auntie...for being stupid and sa-"
"No need to apologise, Nitski. It's okay. You've gone through so much and I understand your pain. You shouldn't be sorry because you were right. I was never really there for Matsuri or for you two. You were never weak, Nitski. You've been strong and taking all those hits to protect your brother and Matsuri. You three have a really strong bond...that I know you three can change this world. By working together and staying by each other's side..." Jinah said as she patted her head softly and smiled. Nitski nodded and jumped as Ema hugged her
"I-I...missed you mom...I was scared...I thought you weren't c-coming back" Ema whimpered. Nitski smiled a little before carrying Ema in her arms
"Sorry for scaring you, Ema. Don't worry...I won't be going nowhere" Nitski said as she smiled and kissed her forehead
"Nitski..." Cyndi said as she walked up to her. Nitski looked down a bit and held her hand gently
"I'm sorry Cyndi...for hurting you. I promise I won't hurt you ever again..." Nitski said and kissed her hand softly
"I will always love you no matter what Nitski. It's okay" Cyndi said as she leaned in and gave her a quick kiss then hugged her. Nitski blushed and hugged her back
"Is Matsuri awake yet?" Juhin asked
"No...not yet" Jinah said
"I'm right here..." Matsuri said as she leaned against the door and held her arm since bruises began to show up on her body
"Mom!" Sachie said as she ran up to her and hugged her
"Ow..." Matsuri said. Asuka walked up to her mother and gave her a hug
"We love you...and missed you" Asuka said as she blushed a bit
"L-love you both" Matsuri said as she smiled weakly
"Matsuri!" Mitsuko said as she ran up to her but Matsuri only flinched
"N-no...please wait..." Matsuri groaned and trembled. Mitsuko hugged her gently and kissed her cheek
"I'm glad you're safe..." Mitsuko whispered
"I'm happy...that everyone is okay" Matsuri said and they pulled away from her
"Matsuri, we would like to speak with you...about your new power" Her grandmother said
"...I don't want to hear your stupid lectures" Matsuri said coldly
"There is something else you need to know about the Devil Queen..." She said
"...just spill it. I already had enough" Matsuri said
"You already know about the first Devil Queen right? About Miaseakuu" Her grandmother said
"Yeah...she was the first who ruled the fucking world. What about her?" Matsuri asked
"This power always chooses the worthy ones for it...because each Devil Queen that had this power...were reincarnations of Miaseakuu" Her grandmother said. Matsuri's eyes widened and looked at her
"Wait...what?" Matsuri asked
"It's simple. You are Miaseakuu. After she died, her body reincarnated and became another Queen. She will forever be alive and live inside of each Devil Queen" Her grandmother said
"Let's speak somewhere more private about this..." Her grandfather said. Matsuri sighed and nodded
Seems like this is important...
"I'll be back Mitsuko and I promise...to tell you everything" Matsuri said and kissed her softly
"Okay" Mitsuko whispered as she smiled a little. Matsuri's grandparents took her and Jinah followed them. Matsuri only trembled a bit as she gritted her teeth
...fuck...just how much do I have to deal with this bullshit?